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Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School
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Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School
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- Barnack PE9 3DZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Staff deliver a structured phonics programme systematically, ensuring pupils learn to blend sounds into words quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: Highly ambitious curriculum matches exact needs of pupils; achieves high standards.
Areas Needing Improvement: A few subjects need more refined curriculum and stronger teacher subject knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Nearly all pupils stay on track with the phonics programme and achieve highly in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Prompt help provided; systematic checks ensure pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, understand school rules, and are kind and respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are identified accurately and supported well with modified learning activities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and staff take immediate action if it occurs; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding culture is strong; thorough training and vigilant staff ensure safety.
Parent Feedback: Very many parents are delighted with their children鈥檚 start to school.
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils attend extra clubs and feel involved in the school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers constantly revisit what pupils learn, helping knowledge to stick.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective staff support means high expectations are met, and pupils achieve well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching expertise is growing; effective ways are in place to improve staff subject knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers' subject knowledge in a few subjects still needs improvement.
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Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 163 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 96% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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For the Autumn Term 2019鈥�20, "Fellowship" and "Compassion" are our Christian Values. Welcome to our school website, which I hope gives you a flavour of our school and any information you may need - if not please ring or visit - we are very willing to show you around. A welcoming, prosperous school, Barnack is dedicated to the highest standards of teaching and learning. We take pride in our Christian values and heritage that enable children to develop a love of learning, a spirit of enquiry and a determination to succeed. Our official Church School Inspection, which found that we were outstanding in every way. On this page, you can find this and our most current Ofsted report. Our school is proud of its connections to the local and larger community and is located in beautiful grounds. We are also fortunate to work closely with Barnack Home from Home who provide our before and after school club, offering childcare from 7.45am until 6pm daily. Full details of our curriculum, our key policies and all other statutory information can be found on this website, alongside some of the wonderful activities and learning which takes place here. We also invite current parents to share their opinions about our school on the Parentview page of the Ofsted website by visiting https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/. "Our school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people."
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.5 | 25.8 | 22.9 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 111 | 92 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 91 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 96% | 48.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% | 4.26% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 6.5 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% 9 | 53.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 2 | 6.45% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 5 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% 23 | 47.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 6 | 5.4% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 84 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 42.64% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 4.94% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1